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THE BASICS
THE BASICS
Knives are an essential part of cooking.
They are what helps us to turn our ingredients into tasty bites.
It is important to learn the right ways of selecting and using knives when you are a beginner. This page will go through the key skills of using knives.
CHALLENGE - SEARCH YOUR KITCHEN
CHALLENGE - SEARCH YOUR KITCHEN
How many different types of knives can you find in your kitchen. Sort them into groups.
Pointy or rounded?
Smooth or Serrated?
Thin or Thick?
Long or Short?
WORD CHALLENGE
WORD CHALLENGE
How many words can you think of that describes what a knife can do to food?
Play with a partner, take it in turns.
I'll start: 'chop'...
WAYS TO HOLD FOOD WHEN USING A KNIFE
WAYS TO HOLD FOOD WHEN USING A KNIFE
The Claw
The Bridge
The Rock'n'Roll
ACTIVITY 1
ACTIVITY 1
MAKE A FRUIT SALAD
MAKE A FRUIT SALAD
Select a variety of fruits.
Think about and use the techniques above to cut the fruit up.
Remember - Think about keeping the sizes about the same.
Serve and Enjoy.
ACTIVITY 2
ACTIVITY 2
MAKE A SALAD
MAKE A SALAD
Select a variety of vegetables.
Slice and cut them using the techniques.
Add protein and toppings.
Mix.
SALAD DRESSING
1 part Vinegar
3 part Oil
A scoop of mustrad, honey, mayonaise or miso.
Combine them and shake them up!
REFLECT:
What was easy to chop? Why?
What was hard? Why?
What cutting techniques did you use?
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